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Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs

1003 MEADOWLARK LANE, EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO, 64024
(816) 630-3145
108 licensed beds

CMS rates Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 62 citations across 8 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1003 Meadowlark Lane
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
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Bed capacity
108
State license
053087
CMS facility ID
265821
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs
Street address
1003 MEADOWLARK LANE
City / state / ZIP
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Phone
(816) 630-3145
State license #
053087

Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. It is licensed for 108 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Missouri (97 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Excelsior Springs and 487 skilled nursing facilities across Missouri. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Aspire Senior Living, a group of 16 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs 62 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs, Llc
Parent company
Aspire Senior Living
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Administrator
Molly Daily

Registered owners & officers

Calvert, Gregg
Indirect owner · Managing employee · Officer — 12% stake — since 2022
Steele, Sheri
Indirect owner — 8% stake — since 2022
Brown, Daniel
Officer — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2008-06-25
License expires
2027-10-22
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-01-08
Nurse staffing
2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$219 per day (≈ $6,660/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
61% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 33% private/other
Occupancy
66% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
15% below the MO median of $257/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
108
Licensed as
SNF
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0552
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0569
E · No harm found
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0700
E · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-02
F-0909
E · No harm found
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected 2026-02-02
2024-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0839
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2024-12-19
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (50 citations)
2024-07-25Health inspection4 citations
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-07-29
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-29
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-29
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-07-29
2022-06-23Health inspection18 citations
F-0568
D · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0660
D · No harm found
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0661
D · No harm found
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0727
E · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0730
E · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0756
E · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0838
F · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0842
F · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0888
C · No harm found
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-08-18
F-0923
E · No harm found
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2022-08-18
2026-01-08Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0311
F · No harm found
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0346
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-02-02
2024-07-25Fire-safety inspection6 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-08-08
E-0018
E · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-06
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2024-08-05
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-07-30
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-07-30
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
2022-06-23Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0226
E · No harm found
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0291
E · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0345
E · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-08-18
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-08-18
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 265821.
How it compares in Missouri.
Inspection citations, 3 years
62
More than 62% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 50
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
2.9
Higher than 19% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.4
Nursing staff turnover, annual
40%
Higher than 11% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 57%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Missouri average on 12 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased20.9%17.4%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight4.1%5.1%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.9%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection4.6%2.2%1.5%Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms3.7%20.0%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury6.7%4.0%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%84.0%93.7%Better than state
Ability to walk independently worsened14.2%15.8%12.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication31.5%25.6%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%90.8%95.3%Better than state
With pressure ulcers2.7%4.4%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence22.3%17.1%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication20.7%23.5%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days2.711.981.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.842.161.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.9%65.7%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication5.4%2.1%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%61.4%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission16.3%25.7%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit13.3%13.4%11.8%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0761 2 inspections. Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
  • K-0222 2 inspections. Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • K-0355 2 inspections. Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
  • K-0372 2 inspections. Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Missouri

  • Licensing: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation
  • File a complaint: 800-392-0210 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-309-3282. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-392-0210. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Excelsior Springs Hospital, about 0.4 miles.
  • Liberty Hospital, about 12 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Ray County Memorial Hospital, about 16 miles.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

What people say on Google.
4.820 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jennifer Mackey · 2026-03-21 · via Google

“The family of Donald Gray would like to thank the management and staff at Aspire Excelsior Springs for their excellent care and concern for him while he was there. The nurses and medical care were above and beyond. Again, thank you, The family of Donald Ross Gray”

★★★★★Larry Babcock · 2025-06-25 · via Google

“Many thanks to the Aspire team who helped my mother, DD, during the roughest time of her life. She was treated with kindness and compassion and I couldn’t have asked for more. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your facility to anyone.”

★★★★★Jimmy Happy Smith · 2021-12-19 · via Google

“My late Mother received excellent care and every manner in her last days. Currently my sister is receiving excellent care . The food is very good. Staff provides maximum privacy for her and other residents. I recommend this nursing facility.”

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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